Ariana Grande is not that girl. The Grammy winner, 31, isn’t looking to change the long beloved song “Popular” from “Wicked” despite being pitched a different and new version of the tune. “In the spirit of being open to new things for the movie, my music team and I thought, let’s refresh the rhythm. Let’s, … Read more
Dancing through lies. The rumor about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” paychecks has been cleared up. It was reported online that Grande, 31, was paid $15 million to star as Glinda the Good Witch in the two-part movie musical, while Erivo, 37, only got $1 million to play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the … Read more
Ariana Grande is sharing a popular opinion. The actress, 31, reflected on the relationship her character Glinda has with Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in the newly released “Wicked” movie. Grande noted that their friendship could be interpreted as a queer allegory, along with other aspects of the movie and the film where it all started, the “Wizard of Oz.” … Read more
She’s going to be popular! Paul Tazewell used his own magic to create the incredible costumes in “Wicked.” But making one iconic outfit — worn by Ariana Grande’s Glinda the Good Witch — was not an easy feat for the 60-year-old costume designer. “I would say that the bubble dress that we first see Glinda … Read more
Disney is for spreading magic, not ashes. On an episode of the “Las Culturistas” podcast, Ariana Grande revealed her mom’s wishes to have her ashes spread at Disney World — but her wish will likely never be fulfilled. Grande, 31, was discussing landmark attractions at Disneyland and Disney World with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt … Read more
Cynthia Erivo shaded the actresses who auditioned for the role of Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, expressing her gratitude that Ariana Grande ultimately landed the part. In a new interview with The New York Times, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, spoke about the casting process. Asked how they reacted after learning the other one had … Read more
Is Ariana Grande saying “thank u, next” to pop music? The diva behind chart-topping hits such as “7 Rings,” “Positions” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” revealed her plans to break free from the usual grind of her pop career after starring in “Wicked,” the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical … Read more
Ariana Grande has shared why she chose to be credited under her full name, “Ariana Grande-Butera,” in the upcoming “Wicked” film adaptation. The pop star, 31, plays Glinda the Good Witch in the first part of the two-film series, set to hit theaters on Nov. 22. Though known professionally as “Ariana Grande,” the singer surprised … Read more
Ariana Grande has taste. The 31-year-old pop star channeled several iconic women in Hollywood while hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. During her opening monologue, Grande joked that she was only there to host and wanted to be “low key” during the episode. Ariana Grande during her opening monologue on “SNL.” “I just want to … Read more
So wicked. Ariana Grande fiercely defended her relationship with boyfriend Ethan Slater in a new interview with Vanity Fair. The 31-year-old singer began dating Slater, 32, last year after they met on set of the upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked” (set to hit theaters in November) around the time that they split from their respective spouses. “The most … Read more
The family of one of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims slammed “sick” Ariana Grande for once saying that the prolific killer was her dream dinner guest. Appearing on the “Podcrushed” podcast earlier this month, the “We Can’t Be Friends” hitmaker, 31, recalled telling a group of kids during a Q&A that she was interested in sitting down … Read more
Scooter Braun is saying goodbye to his career in music management. The 42-year-old announced on Instagram Monday that after 23 years he’s retiring from music management but is keeping his position as CEO of HYBE America, the South Korean entertainment corporation behind K-pop megastars BTS. This comes after Braun parted ways with some of his biggest … Read more
French luxury house Maison Margiela, founded in 1988, is known for pushing the envelope with couture creations that highlight the dark, romantic and whimsical. John Galliano — the label’s current creative directory and a veteran of iconic labels Dior and Givenchy — cranked up the heat for multiple custom confections at the 2024 Met Gala’s … Read more
It’s an egg-cellent time to be a pop fan. And while Taylor Swift may be music’s boss bunny when it comes to burrowing those Easter eggs for us to dig out and dissect — a tunneling trend that will no doubt continue when she drops “The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19 — she isn’t … Read more
New research has found that listening to popular artists like Drake, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Harry Styles can make you a better driver. A study by Autotrader tested car operators, who were subjected to 20 popular artists while their “hazard perception” was being tested on the road. A new study suggested that … Read more
The new Ariana Grande album is, as the kids say, a vibe. And the mood of “Eternal Sunshine” — the octave-leaping diva’s first LP since 2020’s “Positions” — is a forever forecast of cloud-busting, post-breakup bliss. Whether it’s self-renewal or a romantic one, Grande’s seventh studio set is the kind of spring awakening that we … Read more
Just when Jennifer Lopez’s awful new album “This Is Me … Now” had me feeling J.Low early this Friday morning, the diva gods came to the rescue. My sonic palate cleanse came in the pop-superstar pairing of Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey on a remix of the former’s new single “Yes, And?” This divalicious duet … Read more
Ariana Grande has no time for the haters who aren’t big fans of her boyfriend Ethan Slater. The 30-year-old pop singer dropped her first song since 2021 titled “Yes, and?” on Friday. In the song, the lyrics seemingly slam the trolls who rolled their eyes at her relationship with the “SpongeBob Musical” actor, 31. The … Read more
Ariana Grande was spotted side to side with her beau. The two-time Grammy Award-winner was seen during a rare outing in New York City with her boyfriend, Broadway “Spamalot” star Ethan Slater, 31. In the exclusive photos, the couple is dressed in all black while they take a stroll, smiling. A source close to Grande … Read more
It was one wicked night. Ariana Grande, 30, and Ethan Slater, 31, seemingly made their Instagram debut as a couple after stepping out to see “Gutenberg! The Musical” Monday night on the Great White Way. The “Wicked” co-stars were photographed backstage at the Broadway musical with the show’s two lead actors Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad. Rannells, … Read more